GIS-Mapping Exchange
Self Guided Course

INTRO TO GIS COURSE OUTLINE

This course is separated into four parts. Each part has an informational video, a quiz, and an activity (or two).  All learning materials are provided here for you.
By the end of the course, you will be ready to begin making your own web maps.

PART 1 VIDEO: MAP TYPES & MAP DISTORTIONS

1_Map Types and Map Distortions_0829.mp4

Click on the video above to begin watching

PART 1

This section will help you learn about map types, common thematic maps, and map projections/distortions. Follow the steps below to finish Part 1.

1. WATCH PART 1 VIDEO - MAP TYPES & MAP DISTORTIONS.

2. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Click here to take your first quiz

PART 2 VIDEO: GEOSPATIAL DATA MODELS

2_Geospatial Data_0829.mp4

Click on the video above to begin watching

PART 2

This section will help you learn about data models (raster and vector), attribute tables, and metadata. Follow the steps below to finish Part 2.

1. WATCH PART 2 VIDEO - GEOSPATIAL DATA MODELS

2. COMPLETE METADATA ACTIVITY
Click here to access the second activity
 *Note be sure to open as google doc

3. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Click here to take your second quiz

PART 3 VIDEO: GEOSPATIAL DATA SOURCES

3_Geospatial Data Resources_0829.mp4

Click on the video above to begin watching

PART 3

This section will help you learn about how to find different kinds of geospatial data.

1. WATCH PART 3 VIDEO - GEOSPATIAL DATA SOURCES

2. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Click here to take your third quiz

PART 4 VIDEO: MAKING MAPS

4_MakingMaps.mp4

Click on the video above to begin watching

PART 4

This section will help you understand how maps are made, with an emphasis on creating web maps using ArcGIS Online. 

1. WATCH PART 4 VIDEO - MAKING MAPS

2. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Click here to take your fourth quiz

Nice work. Now that you've completed the course, you're prepared to make your own web map by following the tutorial available here.